Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights is a tropical delight that brings flavor and nutrition to your dinner table without the fuss. This dish features tender cod fillets baked in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lemon, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or special occasions. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a meal that’s not only quick but also bursting with deliciousness. Pair it with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete family-friendly dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick cod fillets
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in a non-stick baking dish.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest; stir to combine.
- Place cod in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg